Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Alyssa's biting retorts struck a chord within Dominic, igniting a surge of anger that left him feeling suffocated.

While Jasper felt a swell of gratitude to see Alyssa standing up for him, he remained cautious, casting her a concerned glance and gently squeezing her hand to signal her to temper her words in Winston's presence.

"That's enough, Lyse. Let's not dwell on this." Winston's face was grim.

"Uncle Dominic, you've committed a serious offense, and yet you've gone so far as to gather people to visit Dad. I had hoped for some change in you," Alyssa remarked, her smirk dripping with sarcasm. "But instead, you're deflecting blame onto others for your own mistakes.

"You've made a grave error, and yet you persist in your defiance, even after Dad has helped you. Seeing as everything has gone south, why not accept responsibility for your actions?

"You should handle the repayment of the 50 million on your own. It shouldn't be too burdensome for a member of the Taylor family."

Alyssa had not only fended the Taylor family but also redirected the consequences of Dominic's actions back to him with fervor.

with frustration, his

"Alyssa, you—"

that a violent headache gripped his head. His hands, hidden

Jasper urgently

paying no heed to Winston's distress. "Winston, I'm devastated! I feel utterly disregarded as an elder! Perhaps it's

side, their hearts pounding with fear of his condition worsening

Dominic. I've said I won't pursue this further, and I mean it." Winston's

Alyssa frowned. "Dad, you..."

"I feel like I have no respect from the family. Even

keep my promise and not demote you," Winston reassured, his hospital gown damp with sweat as he

grateful, but internally, he sneered at Winston's

it was a limitless advantage. He could exploit this weakness to his advantage time